Warning

Seek advice from Orthopaedics and Medical Microbiology at the outset.

Send blood cultures (10mls in each bottle).

See Orthopaedic guidelines available on the intranet here

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 07/07/2026

Next review date: 09/07/2029

Author(s): Edinburgh Orthopaedics NHS Lothian.

Version: 19

Approved By: Antimicrobial Management Team